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An important link exists between obesity, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), and hypertension. Most patients with NIDDM are obese; the incidence of hypertension in obesity and NIDDM is substantial, approaching 50% in some studies. Furthermore, hypertension is known to contribute to the increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in… (More)

The level of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity in obesity is controversial, with reports claiming either increased or decreased SNS activity. The following studies examined SNS activity in a dietary form of obesity, ingestion of a lard-enriched diet for 4 wk. Plasma norepinephrine (NE) levels were 61% higher in rats fed the lard-enriched diet than… (More)

Q-banded chromosomal analyses were performed on 24 pairs of twins to determine the stability and heritability of chromosome polymorphisms, and to establish the use of these markers in the determination of twin zygosity. Sixteen twin pairs were determined monozygotic by chromosome polymorphism analysis and confirmed monozygotic by blood group genotyping. No… (More)

Adipsin, which is identical to complement factor D, is synthesized by fat cells, circulates in the bloodstream and is profoundly deficient in mice with genetic and hypothalamic obesity. With the recent cloning of human adipsin, a quantitative human immunoassay has been developed. In the present study, we measured adipsin blood concentrations in humans with… (More)

To our knowledge, an association between human immunodeficiency virus infection and pseudo-Cushing's syndrome has not previously been described. We describe four HIV-infected patients with pseudo-Cushing's syndrome, characterized by striking dorsocervical and submandibular fat accumulation and central obesity. In each case, cortisol levels were either… (More)

Renal sympathetic nervous system (SNS) responses to environmental temperature and diet were evaluated using [3H]norepinephrine ([3H]NE) turnover as the index of sympathetic activity. Pharmacological studies first demonstrated that renal NE was localized principally within storage granules of renal sympathetic nerves and regulated by central sympathetic… (More)

The incidence, symptoms, signs and differential diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma have been discussed in detail. Current methods of biochemical diagnosis and anatomical localization of the tumour have been reviewed, the appropriate pharmacotherapy and other aspects of medical management have been outlined. Also detailed herein are anaesthetic management and… (More)

The increased availability of platelets for transfusion has been a major factor in the improved prognosis noted in patients with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia. This review summarizes our current understanding of the proper use of platelet transfusion for patients with leukemia and cancer, with a particular emphasis on the management of alloimmunized… (More)